Canadian Tourism College News & Events

Considering a career in tourism? Whether you are a true Vancouverite already or an international student ready to take on the challenge, here are 5 reasons why our city is a great place to learn. Vancouver’s tourism industry is booming According to the Vancouver Tourism website, over 10 million people visited Vancouver last year; the […]

When you’re ready for a career change, it can be very daunting to take that first step toward your new goal. Figuring out what qualifications you need, where you should pursue them, and how to balance your training with the demands of your career, family, and finances is often easier said than done. The good […]

Ever since I was a kid, I have always loved the adventure of travel—the unknown, something different, something new. And I still feel the same way today. I find myself ready to explore the world in vibrant colours, to visit new destinations that will stimulate my adventurous personality. Learning to be a flight attendant has […]

Here’s Christina Ling’s story! Enjoy 🙂 How did I get bitten by the Flight Attendant bug? So many reasons. But thinking back there were two that stood out. When I was about 8 years old, my Dad took me on a flight to Hawaii. He was working the flight and I went along […]

There’s no industry quite like travel and tourism for those seeking a career that is both exciting and fulfilling. Individuals working in this industry can find jobs all over the world, interact with interesting tourists, and take on fun and exciting work each and every day. If you’re considering a career in travel and tourism, […]

TOURISM – ONE OF THE LARGETS EMPLOYERS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA By: Nesha Milicevic, BHM – Hospitality Instructor for the Canadian Tourism College Tourism is an export industry. It is the second largest earner of export income for the provincial economy, after Wood Products. Foreign visitors travel to BC to purchase the product – the BC […]

Have you ever thought about what life is like being a flight attendant? Well, one of our flight attendants who is also an instructor at the Canadain Tourism College is here to share her story! Here is the story of Christina Ling! I was sitting in my favourite coffee shop last Saturday afternoon looking at […]

Is working as an Outdoor Leader fun? Yes. Is it easy? No; in fact, sometimes it can be far from it. Whether you’re working or recreating in the outdoor there will always be good days and bad days. The outdoors in any wilderness setting, no matter how remote, will always be unpredictable. Whether it’s ski […]

VANCOUVER, Feb. 1, 2017 /CNW/ – Asia Pacific Education Group (APEDU), a post-secondary education business that operates Canadian Tourism College, the longest operating tourism college in B.C. and Stewart College of Languages, began discussions with CG Masters six months ago and reached an agreement on January 31st to bring CG Masters into its family of […]

For Immediate Release Thursday, November 3, 2016 VANCOUVER – Sometimes things come full circle. Benjamin Colling started his hospitality career at the age of 22 with The Westin Bayshore Hotel as their Tour and Travel Sales Manager. A small-town boy from the town of Vanderhoof, B.C., with a population of 4,500, Colling remembers being amazed […]